11/17 Tastemaker Dinner with Riccardo Campinoti of Le Ragnaie

The Story Behind the Tastemaker Series

The most memorable wine experiences happen when a winemaker welcomes you into their home—sharing food, opening bottles, and telling the stories that shaped them. Our Tastemaker Dinner series is designed to capture that same spirit: one table, a shared evening, and a sense of true connection. Each menu is crafted with the terroir in mind—because if it grows together, it goes together—creating a night where exceptional wines, thoughtful cooking, and genuine hospitality transport guests to the heart of each region.

About Le Ragnaie

Le Ragnaie was founded in 2003 by Riccardo Campinoti. A forward thinker, Campinoti sought out the highest elevation vineyard sites in the warm, mediterranean climate of Montalcino. Many of Campinoti’s vineyards, including his home vineyard, Passo Lume Spento, were previously too high by Montalcino standards and had to be declassified to Chianti Colli Senesi, until the appellation raised the upper limit for vineyards in Montalcino. A risk taker, Campinoti knew that the higher elevation, cooler sites were an investment in the future. Though a young estate, the wines of Le Ragnaie have gotten attention from their early vintages. Bright and lifted, yet concentrated, these are the Brunellos for true Sangiovese lovers - lovers of Le Pergole Torte, Biondi Santi, and Salvioni would be very pleased with any bottle of Le Ragnaie sangiovese. Much like other great disciples of Sangiovese Grosso, Ricardo Campinoti ensures that his organically grown grapes are handled with extraordinary care, aged only in large, neutral oak barrels for extended periods of time, allowing the wines to grow into themselves. Even his olive oil is spectacular. Campinoti is not just an incredible and talented winemaker, but also a major wine lover, and a hugely entertaining human being. Of all Italian winemakers to have dinner with, Riccardo Campinoti is on the short list. This is a night not to be missed.

Menu

PANZANELLA AUTUNNALE | squash, chicory, apple, sourdough, truffle vinaigrette

Le Ragnaie 2022 Rosso di Montalcino

Fagioli all’Uccelletto | white bean, tomato, garlic, sage

Le Ragnaie 2020 Brunello di Montalcino

MALTAGLIATI | cocoa, venison ragù, rosemary, parmigiano-reggiano

Le Ragnaie 2020 Brunello di Montalcino ‘Fornace’

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Le Ragnaie 2019 Brunello di Montalcino ‘Casanova Montosoli’

TAGLIATA DI MANZO | grilled bavette, crispy polenta, balsamic cipollini

Le Ragnaie 2019 Brunello di Montalcino ‘Passo Lume Spento’

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Le Ragnaie 2017 Brunello di Montalcino ‘Passo Lume Spento’

PERA IN VINO ROSSO | red wine poached pear, almond, whipped ricotta

$450 per person tax & fees additional

*menu subject to change 

**due to the nature of this dinner, all dietary modifications are politely declined.